Advocacy

Learn how advocacy services can support you.

An advocate is someone who helps you understand your options, make your own decisions and have your voice heard.

They can also speak on your behalf if you are unable to speak for yourself.

Do I need an advocate?

You may need an advocate if you:

  • are using services provided by us and you feel that nobody is listening to you
  • need help making your own decisions
  • feel you are being deprived of your liberty
  • are making a complaint about health services
  • think you need care and support from us
  • are being treated under the Mental Health Act

What an advocate can do

An advocate will:

  • listen to you
  • help you make decisions
  • help you get the information you need
  • help you write down what you want to say
  • attend meetings with you if you ask them to
  • speak up on your behalf, but only if you want them to

They will not:

  • give personal advice or tell you what to do
  • judge you or your situation
  • make decisions for you

How to get an advocate

Advocacy in Nottinghamshire is provided by Your Voice, Your Choice.

Telephone: 0300 4562370
Email: pohwer@pohwer.net

Further support

There are also other organisations that may be able to help:

Your Notts Directory also lists a number of organisations who provide advocacy services.